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• Question by: Elizabeth Howlett
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

Thank you very much. Can I pursue the reasons for Mr Lemley leaving? It has been alleged in some media reports - and of course we have no insider knowledge so I say that these are allegations - that he was inclined to blur the edges between Chair and Chief Executive, which must have been very irritating for Mr Higgins. It is also alleged that he was quite happy to pursue some pecuniary interests and was hoping to recruit a rather obscure American company which turned out to be run by a relative. Again, I am saying these are allegations...

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

We understand that, Sir Roy, but Mr Neill has asked a specific question. I would be grateful if you could address it.

• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

I do not think Mrs Howlett is suggesting that it did come from you. She is just asking if there is any truth in it?

• Reference: 2006/0389-1
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

In his remarks to the Idaho Statesman, Jack Lemley said that political disputes will make the Olympics come in late and over budget. Is he telling the truth, or is he deliberately trying to mislead?

• Reference: 2006/0391-1
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

Mr Lemley was also concerned about soaring costs. Given that you are going to the Treasury to ask for extra money for the regeneration that was promised, why was the Olympic Delivery Authority not upfront about the real cost of the promised legacy from the outset?

• Reference: 2006/0392-1
• Question by: Brian Coleman
• Meeting date: 15 November 2006

Mr Lemley also predicted that, despite your assurances, Games venues will not be delivered on schedule. Please can you confirm the date on which construction work on the stadium, the aquatic centre and the Olympic village will be completed?